as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
That led to a turnover that created a prime chance for Guentzel, but Schenn was steady, bringing some of the sturdiness Ruff was looking for in front of Buffalo’s net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a sturdiness to his game that pops right away, and that usually gets teams’ attention.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
That led to a turnover that created a prime chance for Guentzel, but Schenn was steady, bringing some of the sturdiness Ruff was looking for in front of Buffalo’s net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a sturdiness to his game that pops right away, and that usually gets teams’ attention.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
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Even with stronger performance on knowledge benchmarks, reliability remains a concern for DeepSeek’s latest models.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The reliability of new Ford vehicles has come into question in recent months after major recalls have impacted a wide range of popular models.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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